Subtract 18/96 from 6/70
6/70 - 18/96 is -57/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
6/70 = 6 × 48/70 × 48 = 288/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
18/96 = 18 × 35/96 × 35 = 630/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/3360 - 630/3360 = 288 - 630/3360 = -342/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/560
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